Lot of France stamps works of art famous painters cancelled philately

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description
This lot features a set of French stamps, all visible in the photo, dedicated to major works of art and artists throughout history. Each stamp showcases a reproduction of a painting or an artistic detail, with varied and richly colored illustrations. Several issues are dedicated to famous painters, including Monet, Renoir, Fragonard, Chagall, Clouet, Velasquez, Vinci, as well as heritage themes like Strasbourg Cathedral or historical stained glass windows.

The stamps are canceled, as evidenced by the cancellation marks visible on each one. They are presented on a sheet, held under a transparent strip, allowing for a clear view of the overall condition of the illustrated sides. The majority of the stamps show artistic scenes, portraits, or historical scenes, with intense color nuances and meticulous details.

Issues from different periods are distinguishable, with various face values (e.g., 1.00, 0.65, 0.85, 0.95, 1.35 €), typical of French stamps from the second half of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st century. The inscriptions "République Française," "POSTES," and the artists' names are printed on each stamp, sometimes accompanied by the issue date or the title of the reproduced work.

Some stamps reproduce immediately recognizable masterpieces, such as Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, a scene by Monet, or works by Renoir and Fragonard. Others highlight architectural details or historical figures from French and European heritage.

The selection shows a diversity of styles, ranging from classicism to modernism, and illustrates the richness of French philately centered on the artistic theme. The stamps are all in standard format, with no indication of specific dimensions or visible non-standard formats.

Condition
Used items, sold as is. All stamps are canceled; the visible side shows good overall condition, with no tears or significant creases on the illustrated part. Presented on a sheet under a transparent strip, as shown in the photo.

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